Diets... as feared as they are hated. But often, they are the best thing we can do to give ourselves a little push and reach a healthier lifestyle. And especially in summer, when besides being ultra healthy to fully enjoy all the plans, we want to look our best.
Today we want to introduce you to the types of diets that are most commonly followed. However, do not start any without professional supervision. Every body is different; what works well for some may be very bad for others.
As you well know... no diet is effective without exercise. That is why we recommend this strength training (which you can also comfortably do from home) complementing it with these exercises to increase flexibility.
Ah! And of course, any of these diets must be accompanied by drink lots and lots of water. Teas like black tea or the matcha tea will also help you a lot to stay well hydrated and not retain fluids.
Detox diet
The detox diet, also known as diet detox is one of the most practiced nowadays. Detoxing is in fashion! And what does it consist of? Very simple: to “detoxify” our body from excess fats and very heavy foods.
It can be done in several ways, either through daily detox smoothies complemented with a very light diet; or by consuming only liquids for at least one day a week; or by doing the intermittent fasting.
That said, if you are interested in the detox diet, don't even think about doing it on your own! You need to know very well how to do it, since excessive liquid consumption can cause imbalances in the absorption of vitamins and nutrients, with the consequent health risks this entails.
Diets calorie counting
Another of the most followed types of diets (for many years) is the calorie counting. This consists, as its name indicates, in counting the calories of absolutely all the foods consumed. And this is done a lot, in fact you asked us for so much information about the calories in certain foods that we dedicated specific articles to them, like these from how many calories does mango have, the coffee, the melon, the cherries, the tomato...
There are several types:
1500 calorie diet
The 1500 calorie diet is a hypocaloric diet, that is, a diet that restricts daily calorie intake to create a calorie deficit that forces the body to burn more calories, thus reducing the amount of fat stored in the body.
This diet is hypocaloric but very healthy, as it is based on our traditional Mediterranean diet and the reduced calories are not too many; so weight is lost effectively but naturally, without the risk of rebound effects once it ends.
Below, we provide a series of common guidelines in this type of diet, always based on real fooding (real food).
- 2 servings of dairy daily.
- Between 300-450 grams of vegetables daily, alternating cooked with raw.
- 3 small servings (best served as a side dish at lunch or dinner) of bread, pasta, or rice per day.
- 150 grams of white fish twice a week, 120 grams of white meat 2-3 times a week, 100 grams of red meat once a week, 7 eggs per week (no more than 2 per day) and about 120 grams of tofu 2 to 3 times a week. Yes, tofu! Diets of this type are not boring at all and lead to the discovery of new foods not so common in our diet, such as tofu, one of the foods with plant protein most popular, perfect if you are vegan.
- 2 pieces of fruit daily.
1200 calorie diet
The 1200 calorie diet is also a hypocaloric diet, a bit more extreme than the 1500 calorie one, but equally balanced. It is always based on real food, completely eliminating sugars and processed foods, the number one enemies of healthy eating.
2000 calorie diet
Unlike the low-calorie hypocaloric diet, the hypocaloric diet provides a higher energy load than the body needs. This is obviously not appropriate if you want to lose weight or reduce volume, as it is used to increase muscle mass.
VERY IMPORTANT! Before starting any of these diets, count calories and consult your doctor or nutritionist. The necessary calories depend on age, sex, height, muscle mass... Therefore, for a person with a strong build, maintaining a 1500-calorie diet may be too low in calories; while for another person it might even be more than needed.
Pineapple diet
The pineapple diet it is a low-calorie diet, which in its most extreme form consists of eating only pineapple for 3 days. It is diuretic and detox , as it helps to lose weight by eliminating fluid retention.
Although it sounds like an aberration, pineapple is a superfood, as it is a fruit with a high water content and a great supply of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
There are several types of pineapple diet, from the most extreme (and dangerous if not supervised by a professional) where only pineapple is consumed, to others that are much more recommended and manageable, such as those that alternate pineapple with the consumption of other protein-rich foods (meats) and fiber-rich foods (vegetables).
There are other fruit-based diets, such as the watermelon diet or the peach diet.
High-protein diet
As its name suggests, this type of diet is based on a high intake of proteins, prioritizing them over carbohydrates or fats. Despite its high energy contribution, it is considered a low-calorie diet, often followed by athletes and people who want to lose weight.
You can get proteins not only from meat or fish but also from many other foods, such as these fruits rich in proteins.
High-fiber diet
The high-fiber diet is also one of the most popular, as fiber provides many health benefits. It is based on the consumption, not exclusively but in large amounts, of fiber-rich foods. These are:
- Vegetables and greens such as lettuce, potatoes, broccoli, pumpkin, chard, raw carrots, or spinach.
- Legumes such as lentils, beans, or chickpeas.
- Fruits and nuts.
- Cereals, oats, whole wheat bread, rice, quinoa, wheat pasta…
So far, our review of the most popular diets. Have you tried any of them?
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